Contributed by Trishy

Reason 1

You have the highest stake in your child’s learning. Most parents have the deepest attachment for their child’s well-being.  You would not be reading this report if you did not care passionately about your child’s well-being.  It is popular to believe that the government cares more about your child’s education than you do.  We hear endless speeches about how the government needs to do more and be more to provide education for your child.  It is a very hot political topic.  Both sides in an election will always use the mantra “more funding for education” in their political rhetoric.  They would seem uncaring and pompous to use a political slogan for education that said, “Hey, maybe the federal education system doesn’t need more money.  Maybe you parents can do a better job of it at home.”

You simply will not hear those words.  Yet, who better to offer your child the chance to love to learn than you, the parent?  I taught in private schools for 5 years.  Trust me.  No amount of sincerity from a person whom your child will spend only 9 months with can compare with the passion a parent has for his or her own child.

Six years inside the classroom gave me insight when I questioned whether home schooling was valid for our family.  Did I love some of my students?  Of course, but not all!  Did I go the extra mile for my students?  Sometimes, but not often.  You see, I also had my own young family to care for after school hours.  It may seem when you read those things that other teachers aren’t like that and care more and invest themselves on a larger level.  Perhaps, this is true, but when I look back as a parent with two young children in the school system, I can honestly say, I believe it is the norm.

You will want to know if you are qualified to teach your child at home.  This issue of “qualified to teach” doesn’t end once you bring your child home – others will be asking you the same question.  Yet, if you can remember back to when you first held your dear child in your arms, you immediately became his or her first teacher.  Your child knows you are qualified and here is how they know:  Did your child learn to drink from a cup, crawl, walk and talk if he or she was physically capable?  Great!  You’re qualified.